November 2, 2026
Dear PCPS Families, We want to make you aware of an important change to Virginia's Reading and Mathematics SOL tests beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Virginia is gradually r...
November 2, 2026
Dear PCPS Families, We want to make you aware of an important change to Virginia's Reading and Mathematics SOL tests beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Virginia is gradually r...

October 12, 2026
Powhatan County Public Schools invites families to join our “Let’s Pull Together” tab collection to benefit our local Ronald McDonald House! Save your aluminum pull tabs and send...

September 21, 2026
FRES PTO NEWSLETTER November 2026, 12th Edition Email: ptofres@gmail.com Facebook: @Flat Rock Elementary PTO Instagram: @FRESPTO FALL FESTIVAL 2026 WE HAD A BUSHEL ...

September 14, 2026
We are looking for Lunch/Snack Buddy Mentors! The Lunch/Snack Buddy program has been in our schools for over 10 years. The Lunch/Snack Buddies program is one that promotes buil...
October 5, 2026
Can you give 1 Hour for Schools? 1 Hour for Schools is a nationwide volunteer movement created by PTO Today to help strengthen school communities, starting with one simple...

September 11, 2026
On November 3, our community will vote on a proposed 1% local sales tax referendum for Powhatan County Public Schools. This tax could generate approximately $5 million annually...

August 20, 2026
A new school year comes with holidays, breaks, and plenty of important dates. We hope this planner will help our families plan vacations, appointments, and other activities around...

April 7, 2026
Powhatan High School teacher Paula Duncan has been named the FY2027 Region 1 Teacher of the Year by the Virginia Department of Education. A 25-year veteran of Powhatan County Publ...

January 6, 2026
We are proud to recognize and congratulate four outstanding educators who have achieved National Board Certification —a significant professional accomplishment and a testament to...

December 17, 2025
Today, we’re proud to recognize Kristen Bentzen as the Flat Rock Elementary Teacher of the Year. She was surprised today while helping out in Mrs. Schwartz's kindergarten class. M...

November 14, 2025
The Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the learning experience for the students, teachers, and staff of Powhatan Count...

November 11, 2025
On this Veterans Day and every day, Powhatan County Public Schools extends our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans – especially those within our school community – for their servi...
November 3, 2025
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is hosting a few more listening sessions prior to the November Board meeting to gather input on cut score implementation. Below are ema...

October 28, 2025
Powhatan County Public Schools (PCPS) is reviewing and updating its strategic plan, Charting the Path to 2030, to ensure it continues to reflect the community’s values, recent sta...
October 17, 2025
Powhatan County Public Library offers free online tutoring and language learning resources —available anytime on their website. All you need is a library card ! 🌐 Language ...
October 2, 2025
Powhatan County Public Schools would like to share an important update regarding the structure of School Board meetings. Until now, the board has held two separate monthly meeti...
October 2, 2025
Powhatan County Public Schools (PCPS) is proud to announce that its Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) has been named a 2025 Virginia Association of Counties (VACo...

September 11, 2025
Thinking ahead to high school? Join us for Non-Traditional High School Options Night on Sept. 23 at Powhatan Middle School. Meet representatives from Maggie L. Walker Govern...

April 29, 2025
We want to make our PCPS families aware of an important update for the 2025–2026 school year. The School Board has approved adding 10 minutes to the school day, and adjusting bell...
